Riva del sole
42.771° N, 10.836° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Castiglione della Pescaia, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany), Riva del sole is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: south (193°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated good by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 94 | 84 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 79 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 49 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 61 | 24°C |
Where is Riva del sole
Riva del sole is located in the municipality of Castiglione della Pescaia, in the province of Grosseto, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.77104, 10.83554.
3.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Castiglione della Pescaia and 23 km from Grosseto, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Riva del sole
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (193°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Riva del sole
Can you swim at Riva del sole today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Riva del sole is 84/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.1 m, wind 9 km/h, temperature 22°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Riva del sole?
Castiglione della Pescaia (GR), Tuscany, 23 km as the crow flies from Grosseto.
Which wind is Riva del sole sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Riva del sole?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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